SAN JOSE -- New Mexico State senior forward Tyrone Watson remains questionable to play in Thursday's NCAA tournament opener against Saint Louis due to an ankle injury.

Watson, the team's third-leading scorer at 10.8 points per game, injured the ankle March 7 against Louisiana Tech. That was his second game back after being suspended for seven games after being charged with felony battery for his alleged involvement in an off-campus fight. He has pleaded not guilty.

"We're playing it by ear with what they tell us he can and can't do," New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies said. "He's constantly receiving treatment. He is improving, so there's a possibility he could play. But his 100 percent has to be better than Remi (Berry) or Renaldo (Dixon) for him to be able to play."